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"Harmony" is a science fiction anime film based on the novel by Project Itoh, exploring themes of societal control, individuality, and the consequences of technological advancement. Set in a future where humanity has achieved near-immortality through advanced medical technology, society is governed by a system called "Harmony," which enforces strict health and behavioral regulations to maintain peace and order. Citizens are implanted with nanomachines that monitor their physical and mental states, ensuring compliance with societal norms.

The story centers on Tuan Kirie, a young woman who has grown up in this highly controlled world. Tuan is haunted by the memory of her childhood friend, Cian Reikado, who orchestrated a mass suicide with their group of friends as an act of rebellion against the oppressive system. Years later, Tuan works as a crisis counselor, helping individuals navigate the psychological pressures of life under Harmony. However, her life is disrupted when a global incident occurs: millions of people simultaneously attempt suicide, and Cian, presumed dead, reappears as a key figure behind the event.

As Tuan investigates the incident, she uncovers the dark truths behind Harmony and its creators. The system, designed to eliminate conflict and suffering, has instead stifled human freedom and individuality, reducing people to mere cogs in a machine. Cian's actions are revealed to be a calculated effort to expose the system's flaws and provoke a reevaluation of humanity's reliance on technology and control. Tuan is forced to confront her own beliefs and the moral implications of a world where personal autonomy is sacrificed for collective stability.

The narrative delves into the psychological and philosophical struggles of its characters, particularly Tuan, as she grapples with her past, her relationship with Cian, and her role in a society that prioritizes conformity over individuality. The film raises questions about the balance between safety and freedom, the ethical limits of technological intervention, and the essence of what it means to be human. Through its exploration of these themes, "Harmony" presents a thought-provoking critique of utopian ideals and the potential dangers of unchecked technological progress.
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Harmony
ハーモニー
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 120 min.
Date: 11/13/2015
Official Website:Project-Itoh.com
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Staff
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Takahiro Tanaka
  • Chief Animation Director
    Takahiro Tanaka
  • Executive producer
    Masuo Ueda
    Kenji Shimizu
    Eiko Tanaka
    Yūichi Nakao
    Riichirō Nakamura
    Keiji Ota
    Yoshio Yokozawa
    Kohei Takenaka
  • Unit Director
    Yūsuke Hirota
  • Cgi Director
    Yūsuke Hirota
  • Screenplay
  • Music
    Yoshihiro Ike
  • Original Character Design
    redjuice
  • Art Director
    Marefumi Niibayashi
    Osamu Hasada
  • Animation Director
    Kazuyoshi Takeuchi
  • Producer
    Eiko Tanaka
    Noriko Ozaki
    Takashi Yoshizawa
  • Mechanical design
    Kōji Watanabe
Production
  • Production
    Aniplex
    TOHO
    Fuji Television Network
    Dentsu Inc.
    Sony Music Entertainment
    Kansai Telecasting Corporation
    Beyond C.
    Kyoraku Industrial Holdings Co.,Ltd.
  • Animation Production
    Studio 4°C